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Back Pain in Car

Causes of Back Pain in the car

Injuries or discomfort when driving

1. Sitting for to long without movement.

2. Whole body vibration

The sitting position flattens out the small of your back, increasing the pressure on the discs in your spine. When you are sitting, your discs may not be able to handle the vibrations from your vehicle.

Also, the ligaments in your back that help to hold your spine together as you move can stretch and slacken when you sit for a long time. And they can stay that way for a while, even after you stand.

These stresses on your discs and ligaments can increase your risk of back injury and back pain.

Whole-body vibration triggers bursts of back muscle activity. This unconscious activity causes neck and back muscles to get tired more quickly, and reduces the support these muscles can give to the spine. Even if the muscles are not working very hard, without rest they will become fatigued which increases the risk of back injury. Exposure to whole body vibration for a long time and the increased disc pressure from sitting can injure your back.

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Injuries or discomfort are also caused by:

Poor posture - from personal habit, or from an improperly adjusted or fitted seat

Stress or tension

Holding the gas pedal down for a long time

The continuous upper back and neck muscle work that is required to hold the head in position, especially if there is vibration

Low frequency whole-body vibration from the moving vehicle or more severe up- and down- vibrations experienced when driving on uneven or bumpy road surfaces.

Workers at risk People who drive for a living or spend long periods of time sitting in a vehicle are at increased risk for injury.

Occupations include truck drivers, ambulance drivers, taxi and bus drivers, delivery people, heavy equipment operators, farmers, forklift operators and anyone who drives for long periods of time on a regular basis.

Products that help

An adaptable back support that helps to reduce lower back pain and strain. Can be used on your own office chair, living room chair or in the car for excellent lumbar support. Inflatable for the size adjustment to provide the best possible lumbar support according to the user and the chair. Accessory Velcro strap for lengthening the securing strap for...

Most popular lumbar support to help relieve lower back pain.
Made from pressure sensitive memory foam to mold to your dimensions.
This lumbar support attaches easily to your office chair, kitchen chair etc.
RRP 55.28 ex Vat